While not pretending to be the authority on stapling, the Stapler of the Week examines the memories and histories associated with the collection of a certain stapler enthusiast.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Stapler of the Week Archive- Markwell "SX" Pacemaker

Markwell "SX" Pacemaker steel and rubber

Markwell "SX" Pacemaker box cardboard and paper

Markwell produced staplers with lettered staple size classifications and the "SX" Pacemaker marks another staple size not yet featured here. It has some great ergonomic features from back when ergonomics were just called good design. The base is completely rubber so there's no worry about this stapler sliding anywhere. There is a wedge-shaped plunger that makes stapling a pleasure. I don't know if Markwell still honors its free service claim cited on the box but this stapler promises to keep the pace for years to come.

Just found this stapler in my Uncle's desk while handling his estate(He was 80,RIP). I could see it would not take standards so I tried the smaller ones for my Neva-Clog J30 but no dice. I tried the Swingline Tot staples and they fit perfect, now I go to Amazon and Ebay to load up on mini staples because I can't bear to run out!